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FP05 WBF

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,920 mi
Last recorded97,920 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 WBF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2024 97,920 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle support (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle support mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle support bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 96,526 miles

Nearside Front headlamp class is a bit hazie

Nearside Rear hand brake slight binding

Offside Front head lamp a bit hazey

Offside Rear handbrake slight binding

Pass 27 Jul 2022 95,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 95,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 94,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear brakes slight binding

Pass 4 Aug 2020 93,239 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 93,231 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 92,229 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 92,220 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 90,626 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 89,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 85,585 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 85,576 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 81,917 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 74,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 65,253 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes split/deteriorated

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2012 56,956 miles

both front lower arms back bush starting to debond

rear exhaust braket broken

Pass 7 May 2011 49,071 miles

both front wipers starting to smear

Pass 8 May 2010 40,938 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 33,738 miles

front discs slightly lipped/front tyres getting low/rear tyres unevenly worn & osr split/both frfont lower suspension arm bushes breaking away from bonding

Pass 17 May 2008 26,459 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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FP05 WBF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 64,757 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP05 WBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FP05 WBF registered?

FP05 WBF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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